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Apollo Exposing Mars and Venus to the Ridicule of the Olympians, from Ovid's Metamorphoses
The Art Institute of Chicago

Apollo Exposing Mars and Venus to the Ridicule of the Olympians, from Ovid's Metamorphoses

Wool and silk, slit and double interlocking tapestry weaveFrance, possibly Aubusson/c. 1650

Description

Apollo Exposing Mars and Venus to the Ridicule of the Olympians, from Ovid's Metamorphoses is an internationally celebrated Wool and silk, slit and double interlocking tapestry weave created by France, possibly Aubusson (c. 1650). From the collection of The Art Institute of Chicago.

Dimensions

400.5 × 306.7 cm (157 1/2 × 120 3/4 in.)

Movement / Period

Baroque

Accession No

2104

Official Citations

[The Art Institute of Chicago Official Record][Full Resolution Image]
Curatorial Affinity Stream

Continuing the Universe of France, possibly Aubusson

Baroque • Aubusson • Harmonious Works & Contemporaries